Parents Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a co-ed camp? Yes. Boys and girls live and sleep in separate cabins, but all activities are shared.
How much money does my child need to bring? No money is to be taken to camp by any child. There are no additional charges while at camp.
Can I go up to camp while my child is in session? For the smooth adjustment of campers and the efficient operation of camp, visits and phone calls are not allowed. But please feel free to e-mail your child.
What if my child's birthday falls on a day when he/she is at camp? Not a problem! Every child who celebrates a birthday while camp is in session will receive a cake, a crown, a small gift and a special birthday song which is sung by our Kitchen and Dining Hall staff. Their table is decorated with balloons and party hats for everyone in their cabin to join in on the special ocassion. Although toys and/or expensive gifts are discouraged, we do encourage you to send a birthday card.
What activities are available? Take a look at our Star Lake Program page.
Can my child be placed in the same cabin with a friend? Children are placed in cabins according to age and sex. For the most part friends, siblings, and other relatives are not placed in cabins together. Camp is a place to make new friends and by not allowing friends and relations to be placed together it starts everyone off on the same foot.
Where do most of the staff come from? Our staff come from the New York, New Jersey, and Conneticut area. But many other states are represented in addition to Canada, Africa and other parts of the world.
How many sessions can my child attend? Children are registered on a first come-first served basis. Once all slots are filled, your child will then be placed on a waiting list.
What if my camper misses the session he/she was registered for? We will make every effort to switch your child to another session, if space is available.
Do you offer meals for special diets? Special meals are offered to children who have documented allergies to certain foods.
How are emergencies handled? In the event of illness or an emergency or when a child must return home early, a parent or guardian will be the first person to be notified. It is to the child's advatage that we are able to reach you promptly.
How old are the counselors? Counselors age range start from 18 yrs. old & up.
How are the counselors trained? Counselors receive 7 days of training in First Aid, Child Management, Safety Procedures, and other issues related to the supervision of your child.
Tell me more about your Leadership Staff? Leadership Staff have to be at least 21 years old. They receive 7 days of additional training related to supervision and program skills.
How can I find out more about Star Lake? Feel free to contact our Camps Bureau office at (212) 337-7257 to request a copy of our Informational Brochure for Parents and Children.